“When this book was first published, I hoped it would soon
become only a history of what racism used to be. I feel profound
regret that it has not.”—Lois Mark Stalvey

Brimming with honestly and passion, The
Education of a WASP chronicles one white woman’s discovery
of racism in 1960s America. First published in 1970 and highly
acclaimed by reviewers, Lois Stalvey’s account is as timely now
as it was then. Nearly twenty years later, with ugly racial incidents
occurring on college campuses, in neighborhoods, and in workplaces
everywhere, her account of personal encounters with racism remains
deeply disturbing. Educators and general readers interested in
the subtleties of racism will find the story poignant, revealing,
and profoundly moving.

“Delightful and horrible, a singular
book.”Choice

“An extraordinarily honest and revealing
book that poses the issue: loyalty to one’s ethnic group or loyalty
to conscience.”Publishers Weekly

Lois Mark Stalvey,
once an Omaha homemaker, is the author of three books and numerous
articles. She now resides in Arizona, where she continues to
write and teach.

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